Creative Loafing
CURRENT ISSUE: VOL. 52 • NO. 06 • MARCH 2023
Atlanta News Roundup March 23, 2023
Gov. Kemp signs anti-transgender law ... Atlanta Journal-Constitution gets a new Editor ... Atliens still prefer remote work
CL SPOTLIGHT: Georgia Career Institute - Cosmetology
A Beautiful Cosmetology Career in 6 months or Less!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Chad Lawson
Pianist, Composer of TV, Film and Podcasts, Podcast Host, Chad Lawson sits down with CL's Ema Carr to discuss Lawson's music, the affect it has on the listeners and the upcoming show at Emory's Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts March 25, 2023. ChadLawson.com
CL SPOTLIGHT: Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream
Gambino's King Cake Rum Cream makes all Mardi Gras celebrations authentic!
CL SPOTLIGHT: Jake Binzen's vision blows minds
EYE ON THE PRIZE: Transforming glass into fantastic art, Jake Binzen's vision blows minds. The magic happens here!
Check out Spie Glass for more information.
Events
Ballet 5:8's 'BareFace' at KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus March 24,
Cost: $40/ adults and $20/ children,
03/24/2023 7:30 PM
ATLANTA DOOM FEST 2 Night one w/ DEMONAUT, Summoner's Circle and More!,
Cost: $15.00 ,
03/24/2023 7:30 PM
Broadway Rave: A Dance Party Celebrating
The Music Of Broadway & Musical Theatre,
Cost: $15 ADV,
03/24/2023 9:00 PM
LORE: A Burlesque Tribute to Myths & Legends Atlanta Burlesque Show,
Cost: $40-$55,
03/24/2023 9:00 PM
Iris Presents: One True God @ Wish Lounge | Friday, March 24th,
Cost: Starts at $10.00,
03/24/2023 10:00 PM
Iris Presents: PhaseOne at Believe Music Hall | Friday, March 24th,
Cost: Starts at $10.00,
03/24/2023 10:00 PM
Melanated Chakras - 7th Annual Yoga & Wellness Conference 3.25.23,
Cost: $5.00 - $85.00,
03/25/2023 12:00 AM
ATLANTA DOOM FEST 2 Night Two w/ ORDER OF THE OWL, Temptress, and More!,
Cost: $15.00 ,
03/25/2023 7:30 PM
Iris Presents: Shlump Alien Trip Tour @ Believe Music Hall | Sat March 25th,
Cost: Starts at $10.00,
03/25/2023 10:00 PM
Clayton State University Faculty Recital Kurt-Alexander Zeller, tenor Michiko Otaki, piano,
Cost: Free,
03/26/2023 3:00 PM
5 Things to Do Today
Evelyn Hofer: Eyes on the City
03/24/2023 10:00 AM
High Museum of Art
Evelyn Hofer (American, born Germany, 1922-2009) was a highly innovative photographer whose prolific career spanned five decades. Despite her extraord...
Webb Wilder
03/24/2023 7:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
CL Critic Hal Horowitz Recommends: Baritone vocalist Wilder may bristle at being called a roots...
John Wick: Chapter Four
03/24/2023 7:00 PM
Atlanta Area Theaters
CL Critic Curt Holman Recommends: Keanu Reeves returns for a fourth outing as the vengeful...
Ballet 5:8 Presents BareFace
03/24/2023 7:30 PM
KSU Dance Theater on Marietta Campus
CL Critic Kevin C. Madigan Recommends: With Mexican-American Artistic Director Julianna Rubio...
Bj Barham
03/24/2023 10:00 PM
Eddie's Attic
CL Critic Hal Horowitz Recommends: American Aquarium’s frontman Barham loses the bluster of his...
Music
RESONANCE ATL
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read this month's RESONANCE ATL by Jess Goodson covering Atlanta’s DIY and alternative music scene.
ATL Untrapped
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest ATL Untrapped by Joshua Robinson for all the 411 on hip-hop music and culture in metro Atlanta
Blues & Beyond
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
See the latest Blues & Beyond by Hal Horowitz where he covers all things blues and more in the Atlanta metro area.
Listening Post
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest Listening Post by Doug Deloach celebrating the different and wide range of music offerings in March
HIGH FREQUENCIES
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the February "High Frequecies" by Tony Paris as he catches up with Abe Partridge
The Vinyl Warhol
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest The Vinyl Warhol by Matthew Warhol with more offerings from the ATL
Arts, Culture, & Events
ABOUT TOWN
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Read the latest installment of About Town where Kevin C. Madigan contemplates what makes a human.
CREATIVE ARTS
02/28/2023 11:59 PM
Peruse the latest submission of Creative Arts by Okla Jones, III for information on exhibition openings, solo shows, and gallery events to see in Febr...
Screen Time
SCREEN TIME
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out the latest Screen Time as Curt Holman discusses the rise of specialized movie houses.
Grazing & ATL Brews
GRAZING
03/31/2023 12:33 PM
Feast upon the latest Grazing as Cliff Bostock covers the various dining options in the Atlanta metro area.
ATL Brews
03/31/2023 12:00 AM
Read the latest ATL Brews by Jill Melancon to get the 411 on ATL beers, beer events, and breweries.
CL SPOTLIGHT: LATE NITE DJ's @ Smith's Olde Bar
LATE NITE DJs have the house pumping at Smith's Olde Bar.
The Blotter & Notable News
The Blotter
03/31/2023 11:59 PM
Check out The Blotter every month as the Blotter Diva (a.k.a. Lauren Keating) compiles reports from the Atlanta Police Department and local news repor...
CL Promotions
FUN & FREE: Enter to Win Tickets to 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods'
03/15/2023 2:50 PM
Wednesday, March 15 @ 7:30pm at Regal Atlantic Station
FUN & FREE: Enter to Win Tickets to See 'Scream 6'
03/10/2023 4:00 PM
Don’t miss your chance to see SCREAM VI before it hits theatres on March 10.
Free Will Astrology
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 23, 2023
03/23/2023 8:46 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 16, 2023
03/16/2023 9:40 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY: Week of March 9, 2023
03/09/2023 8:32 AM
Rob Brezsny's outlook for your week ahead
Restaurants & Where to Eat
Where to Eat BBQ in Atlanta
01/31/2019 9:28 PM
Browse BBQ restaurants in Atlanta as well as recommendations for the best ribs and sandwiches. CL's critics & readers weigh in on where to eat BBQ in ...
Where to Eat Late Night in Atlanta
01/17/2021 11:16 AM
Our list of 24 hour restaurants and late night food options.
Where to Eat French in Atlanta
01/01/2019 9:42 PM
The ultimate list of French dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
Where to Eat Italian in Atlanta
01/01/2019 9:51 PM
The ultimate list of Italian dishes and restaurants in Atlanta.
CL SPOTLIGHT: Life With The Spectrum
Gina Kavali, known for "Three Things You Need to Know", is breaking out with an exciting YouTube show for people who love and live with family on the spectrum.
Podcasts
Marketplace
Little Five Points Store
Creative Loafing has teamed up with L5P merchants to showcase items for sale. See some of the items from retail shops in Little Five Points. CL Marketplaces.
Piedmont Heights Neighborhood Store
Creative Loafing and the Piedmont Heights Alliance have teamed up to present a virtual shopping guide to the local shops in the neighborhood. CL Marketplaces.
Virginia Highland Store
Virginia Highland has some cool shops and experiences. See our marketplace for a sampling of what VA HA has to offer. CL Marketplaces.
Atlanta Events and Things to Do Today and this Weekend